Single tooth implant · Taepyeong, Seongnam

Single Tooth Implant near Taepyeong Station, Seongnam

A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with a fixture in the jaw, an abutment and a crown, without grinding down the neighboring teeth.

Message us Call +82-31-757-1525

₩350KMegaGen implant + PFM crown

₩1.3MStraumann implant (crown separate)

₩350K / ₩450KImplant crown, PFM / zirconia

A clinic director at The Seoul Dental Clinic

Ask about Single Tooth Implant

Tap what fits — your message is prepared for you. Nothing is sent until you press send.

Send opens your email app addressed to theseouldc@naver.com. Prefer chat? KakaoTalk channel · Instagram DM · or call +82-31-757-1525.

The short answer

A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with a fixture in the jaw, an abutment and a crown, without grinding down the neighboring teeth. Published implant prices run from ₩350,000 (MegaGen, PFM crown included) to ₩1,300,000 (Straumann); for other brands the crown is a separate item (PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000). Your dentist confirms whether an implant suits your gap after an examination.

What a Single Implant Includes

There are three parts. The fixture is a small post placed in the jaw, where it acts as the new root. The abutment connects the fixture to the crown, and the crown is the visible tooth you chew with.

Unlike a bridge, an implant does not require shaping the teeth on either side of the gap. That is one reason people with otherwise healthy neighboring teeth ask about it. Your dentist explains whether it suits your gap, your bone and your bite.

On the clinic's published list, the implant, abutment and crown are separate items, except for MegaGen, which is listed with a PFM crown. The table below shows each figure as a non-covered fee in Korean won, and your written quote shows exactly which items your case needs.

Leaving a gap unreplaced can let neighboring teeth drift and the opposing tooth move out of position over time, so it is worth having the gap assessed even if you are not ready to decide.

The visible part of the process is the crown, but the planning behind it is what determines how the tooth looks and feels. The dentist considers the height of the gum, the space between neighbors and how you bite, then chooses components to suit.

If you are replacing a tooth at the front of the smile, tell your dentist how important appearance is to you. If it is a back tooth, chewing strength and ease of cleaning usually take priority.

Fixture: the post in the jaw.
Abutment: the connector between the fixture and the crown.
Crown: the visible tooth, listed separately as PFM or zirconia except on the MegaGen line.
Your written quote lists the implant, any abutment and the crown as separate items.

Clinic director talking with a patient in the treatment chair — Talking through an implant plan with a patient at The Seoul Dental Clinic.

Panoramic X-ray and CT unit at the clinic

Single Tooth Implants for Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin and Bundang Residents

The clinic is by Taepyeong Station, Exit 5, in Sujin-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam. If you live or work in Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin, Sinheung, Gachon or the Wirye New Town area, you can see your dentist without going into central Seoul.

Moran and Sujin are on the Line 8 side of the local map, and Moran and Bokjeong also appear on the Suin-Bundang Line, so many Bundang-side residents can plan a route by subway. We do not quote travel times; check your own route in a map app before booking.

For a single tooth implant, an examination comes first. Our dentists will explain what is suitable for your case, and you can ask in English. The clinic is open Monday to Wednesday 09:30–20:30, Thursday 09:30–19:00, Friday 09:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:30–13:00, with no lunch break; it is closed on Sundays and open on public holidays.

Brand Options and Published Prices

Five implant lines are on the list. Except for MegaGen, which comes with a PFM crown, the figure covers the implant itself, and the crown (and a custom abutment where needed) is added as a separate item. Compare what each figure includes rather than only the number.

Price alone does not tell you how an implant will behave in your mouth, and we do not rank the brands. A common approach is to weigh tooth position, how visible the tooth is, bite force and budget, then choose with your dentist.

Brand	Published price	Crown
MegaGen	₩350,000	PFM crown included
DIO	₩550,000	Separate item
Osstem standard	₩650,000	Separate item
Osstem premium	₩800,000	Separate item
Straumann	₩1,300,000	Separate item
Implant crown (per tooth)	PFM ₩350,000 / zirconia ₩450,000	Added to DIO, Osstem or Straumann
Custom abutment / zirconia abutment	₩100,000 or ₩300,000 / ₩200,000	Only if your case needs one

Prices are the published non-covered price list in KRW. Example: Osstem standard ₩650,000 plus a zirconia implant crown ₩450,000. Your written quote shows exactly which items apply; confirm at consultation.

Steps and Timing

We do not promise a number of weeks. Healing time differs between people and depends on bone and health, so ask for a schedule that fits your case and any travel.

Plan the visits around your life. If you work shifts, travel often or live abroad part of the year, ask whether the stages can be arranged to match, and which steps need you in the chair in person.

After placement, follow the aftercare advice closely: gentle cleaning, soft food as directed and no pressure on the area. Contact the clinic if you notice swelling that is increasing, a loose component or a bad taste.

Examination

Your dentist examines the gap and the neighboring teeth, and takes the imaging needed to plan.

Plan

You are told which brand lines fit, whether extra work is likely, and how the figure is built.

Placement

Placement under local anesthesia. Conscious sedation is available at ₩300,000 (general) or ₩400,000 (with an anesthesiologist) if you want it.

Healing

The jaw heals around the implant. You receive written aftercare advice.

Crown

The abutment and crown are fitted, and the bite is checked.

When More Work Is Needed

If bone is thin, a bone graft may be needed; it is published at ₩100,000, ₩200,000, ₩400,000, ₩600,000 or ₩1,000,000 depending on extent. For upper back teeth, a sinus lift may be needed because the sinus sits close to the jaw; it is quoted after CT examination, and bone graft items may apply. Extra steps are quoted after imaging, since the amount of work varies.

Gum health matters too. Active gum disease is normally treated before an implant is placed, and the gum around an implant needs the same attention as around natural teeth.

Ask for a written explanation of any extra step, including why it is needed and what it adds to the total, so that you can compare quotes fairly.

It also helps to know what is not published. A CT scan and some other items are not on the price list, so they are quoted after examination. Ask what imaging your dentist wants to take and why, before agreeing.

Implant, Bridge or Leave the Gap

Each choice has trade-offs, and the right one depends on your teeth, bone and priorities. The table gives a general picture, not a recommendation.

Option	What it involves	Consider if
Implant	Surgery, then a crown on a post in the jaw	Neighbors are healthy and you want to leave them untouched
Bridge	Neighboring teeth are shaped to carry a false tooth	Neighbors already need crowns, or surgery is not suitable
Leave the gap	No treatment	The gap is hidden and you are happy to monitor it

Fees for bridges are not published here; ask at consultation.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation

A little preparation turns a first visit into a decision.

Which brand line do you suggest for this tooth, and why?
Will I need a graft or sinus lift?
How many visits should I plan for?
What does the figure include and exclude?
What should I do if the crown or area feels wrong later?

Cases

Implant cases from the clinic

Published with the patients’ consent; before and after images were taken under the same conditions. Results differ for every patient. If aftercare is neglected, implants can develop bleeding or peri-implantitis, so good oral hygiene and regular check-ups matter.

Implant case 2 before and after treatment (2022.06 to 2025.01), intraoral photos and panoramic X-rays — Implant case 2 · 2022.06 → 2025.01 · intraoral photos and panoramic X-rays

Implant case 3 before and after treatment (2022.12 to 2023.11), intraoral photos and panoramic X-rays — Implant case 3 · 2022.12 → 2023.11 · intraoral photos and panoramic X-rays

See all implant cases →

Clinical case

A case from the clinic

Implants

Redoing failed molar implant crowns and replacing a missing front tooth

Treated by Dr. Hyun Sung Park

After: Redoing failed molar implant crowns and replacing a missing front tooth — Panoramic X-rays before and after treatment

Why the patient came in

The patient came in after the restoration on three upper molar implants, placed at another clinic, had come off. The X-ray showed the three implant fixtures still in the bone, with gum and bone loss around them. An upper front tooth (#12) was also missing, and the front teeth were crowded.

What was done

CT and scan data were analysed on the computer to check bone density, crowding, mobility and undercuts before planning.
For the molars, new abutments and crowns were made for the existing implants.
A narrow implant was placed for the missing front tooth (#12), and its crown was made after the implant had integrated with the bone.
The patient was advised to come for regular check-ups, because problems around implants often give no early pain.

Front-tooth implant: X-ray and the upper arch after treatment

Published with the patient’s consent. Photos and X-rays are from the clinic’s records. Treatment plans and results differ for every patient; only an examination can show what is possible for you. Implant treatment can cause swelling or discomfort after surgery. Implants and their crowns need regular check-ups, because problems around an implant are often painless at first.

See more before and after cases →

Your dentists

English-speaking dentists in Seongnam

The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →

Dr. Hyun Sung Park

Clinic Director

Co-founder and joint clinic director
DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
Microendodontics Programme, SNU
Course completion, UCLA, USA
Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
Certified Invisalign Provider
Osstem Implant AIC Programme
Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)

Dr. Hyeonjoon Park

Clinic Director

Co-founder and joint clinic director
DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
Course completion, UCLA, USA
Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club

Dr. Yu Jin Kim

Dentist

Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
Johns Hopkins University, USA
Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan

Dr. Min Ji Choi

Dentist

Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University

Dr. Jin Young Choi

Dentist

Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University

Video

Video: our dentists explain

In Korean. On YouTube, turn on subtitles and choose Settings → Subtitles → Auto-translate → English.

Video: After Implant Surgery: Step-by-Step Home Care Instructions — **After Implant Surgery: Step-by-Step Home Care Instructions**4:59 · The Seoul Dental Clinic on YouTube

What this video covers

A dentist from The Seoul Dental Clinic walks through the instructions given after implant surgery. Patients bite on the gauze for about two hours, swallow saliva rather than spitting, and use the extra gauze provided if bleeding continues; meals should wait until the numbness wears off, avoiding hot or spicy food and chewing on the other side. Prescribed medication is taken after meals and antibiotics should be finished even if there is no pain; brushing should avoid the surgical site until stitches are removed, and the prescribed mouthwash is used after brushing. When bone grafting or a gum incision was involved, cold compresses on the surgery day and the next day are recommended, swelling and bruising can be normal, saunas should be avoided for several days, and smoking and alcohol should be avoided for at least a week.

Bite on gauze about two hours and swallow saliva instead of spitting
Finish prescribed antibiotics and keep the toothbrush away from the surgical site until stitches are out
After sinus grafting, avoid blowing the nose or forceful sneezing for at least a month

More videos on the clinic’s YouTube channel →

Single Tooth Implant: frequently asked questions

How much is one implant?

The implant is published from ₩350,000 (MegaGen, PFM crown included) to ₩1,300,000 (Straumann). For DIO, Osstem and Straumann, the crown is separate: PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000. Extra work such as a graft or sinus lift is also separate.

Do I need to take time off?

Recovery varies. Ask your dentist what to plan for in your case.

Is an implant better than a bridge?

It depends on your teeth and bone. Each option has trade-offs, and your dentist explains them after examination.

Which brand should I pick?

Your dentist helps you choose based on budget, tooth position and how visible the tooth is.

Is guided surgery a separate charge?

Guided placement is not a separate line on the published price list. Ask your dentist how your implant will be planned and placed; your written quote shows every item.

Will a neighboring tooth need to be ground down?

No. Unlike a bridge, an implant does not require shaping the teeth on either side.

What if I do not have enough bone?

A bone graft or sinus lift may be discussed. Both are quoted after imaging.

Can I get a consultation in English?

Yes. The clinic states that English-language consultation is available.

Related treatments and guides

Dental Implants Front Tooth Implant Implant or Bridge? How a Dentist Decides MegaGen Implants Straumann Implants

Ask the clinic about a single tooth implant

Send us your question in English and we will reply with next steps. Consultation before treatment is free; exact plans and fees are quoted after examination. Phone +82-31-757-1525.

Message us Call +82-31-757-1525

Visit

Visit us: Taepyeong Station Exit 5, Seongnam

2–3F, 1225 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (Taepyeong Station Exit 5)

Monday – Wednesday	09:30 – 20:30
Thursday	09:30 – 19:00
Friday	09:30 – 18:30
Saturday	09:30 – 13:00
Sunday	Closed
Public holidays	Open
Lunch break	None — continuous hours

Parking garage in the building; parking benefits for patients receiving treatment.

Directions from Taepyeong Station Exit 5 → · Naver Map

Entrance sign of The Seoul Dental Clinic